Santa Sessions at Avanti Salon {Escondido Photographer}

My friend and hair stylist, Stephanie, has been collecting gifts for the children staying at Solutions for Change, an organization assisting homeless families, for a couple of years now. This year, she hosted a gift drop off gathering at Avanti Salon in Escondido where kids and their parents could drop off their donated gifts, eat some yummy cookies and get a photo taken with Santa. Well this year, my dad volunteered to don the famous red and white outfit, beard and boots and take photos with the kids. He did an amazing job and even got my mom to tell "Santa" what she wanted for Christmas ! Below is the photo I captured of my parents. I love it so much ! Shows how silly they can get with each other, which I think is important in any long term relationship ! Oh, and did I mention that Winnie played Santa's helper and all the kids loved her, of course !

Merry Christmas everyone ! I pray that the Lord bless you and your family and keep you safe over this Festive Season !

Omni La Costa Hair Contest Styled Session {La Costa Carlsbad Photographer}

A few weeks ago, I was asked by Salon at +Omni La Costa Resort & Spa hair stylist, Lora Farrell, to shoot for her on a styled session. The images would be submitted to a Eufora International Style Contest. 

Hairstylist: Lora Farrell

Salon: Salon at Omni La Costa Resort
Clothing provided by: La Costa Spa, Audrey's Boutique, Coastal Dunes

Models: Serenity Gonzales, Davyd Farrell, Marc Therrien, Lupe Urquidez & Rosie Samoy

Lora shot the "Before" images below, prior to their cut, color and styling. The "After" images were shot by me in one of the ballrooms at Omni La Costa Resort. Lora wanted an edgy look that would highlight the hairstyles and create an overall funky image. I think we did pretty good !